Tea with Terrorists
Show Info
A roller-coaster ride of dark comedy and delicious storytelling.
Sharing stories from a life that straddles two very different cultures; arguing with mullahs; being an atheist in a religious, liberal family; planning the perfect murder; wandering outside the green zone in war torn Kabul; being stalked by a sheep in Coniston; and having tea with some terrorists in Kashmir.
Journey with Sameena to find out why fear is redundant, joy is essential, and terrorists can be a real hoot.
Sameena Zehra is an award winning performer, writer, director and blues singer/songwriter. Before moving to Aotearoa, Sameena lived in the UK where she has performed at the National Theatre, and toured internationally with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
‘A master storyteller...’ * * * * Three Weeks, Edinburgh
‘...an intimate atmosphere with all the warmth, energy and enthusiasm of a full house at the Apollo... Fluency, intensity and vivacity...’* * * * The Age, Melbourne
‘Sameena Zehra is a gifted storyteller. Someone you are instantly drawn to. You listen for the heart, humour and wisdom. And it’s simply a beautiful, funny and moving experience’.
Simon Sweetman, Off the Tracks, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Read more about access at Basement. If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch with us on 09 309 7433, or email us at info@basementtheatre.co.nz.
If you need assistance purchasing your tickets, call iTicket on 09 361 1000 to make a phone booking.
Seating in the theatre is not allocated. Doors to the theatre will be open 30 minutes before showtime for those who require specific seating for their needs.
Absolutely no latecomers allowed for the performance, but once the show starts, audiences are welcome to leave the room and re-enter, if necessary.
Audiences are welcome to move around, and come and go as needed. If you would like an aisle seat for this, or any other reason, please email info@basementtheatre.co.nz or inform the usher prior to doors opening for the show.
The Sat 4 March (4PM) performance will be a relaxed performance.
In line with its kaupapa of access and inclusion, The Magnificent Weirdos is offering the following options for this season of ‘Tea with Terrorists’
Pay What You Can tickets.
You choose how much to pay! We want our show to be accessible to people of all income brackets. You slide the scale from $8 -$100, and stop wherever feels comfortable for you.
Added to this are COMPANION TICKETS
If you have an access need that means you will have to bring a companion with you to the show, we are happy to provide a free ticket for them. If you need this, choose the Companion ticket option.
Touch Tour
This show does not need audio description to be accessible for Blind and Low Vision folks.
We will host a touch tour before the show on Friday, 3rd March, at 7.25pm. There will also be a pre show information package which is available here before any performance of the show you choose to attend. An audio version of this pre show information package can be found here.
More information about accessibility at Basement can be found here.
Relaxed Performance
We will have an extra show as a dedicated relaxed performance on Saturday, 4th March, at 4pm. There will also be a pre show information package, which is available here before any performance of the show you choose to attend. More information about accessibility at Basement can be found here.
Although all patrons are welcome to attend, there will be some adjustments to the show, and the seating configuration of the theatre in order to prioritise the entertainment of our patrons who prefer a relaxed performance.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show start time - absolutely NO LATECOMERS allowed.
If you are late, you may exchange your ticket for any other show in the same season, free of charge, but only if the other shows are not sold out. There will be no refunds.
The Magnificent Weirdos was formed in 2020, with the objective of putting access and inclusion at the heart of making art. Our belief is that
Art is the manifest expression of philosophy, and philosophy is the template for how we choose to live in the world.
Art is how we express our humanity, and how we access the humanity of others.
Everyone deserves the right to art. To make it, to experience it, to share it.
Art should be accessible.
Art should be inclusive.
Art should be commonplace - an everyday activity, much like flying is for bees.
